A deserted canine on the sidewalk, left to survive on its own, is regrettably no longer astonishing. Yet, each of these furry companions carries a heartbreaking tale that truly tugs at the heartstrings.
The primary antagonist in this narrative is precisely the person who should strive to provide the dog with a life brimming with happiness and affection – humankind.
This was precisely the situation concerning one unfortunate older dog discovered by rescuers while roaming the streets of Oakland, California, utterly solitary, without the one he depended on most.
Fortunately, compassionate individuals ensured that his future would be radiant.
Unfortunate Destiny
An abandoned senior pooch known as Kino was discovered in Oakland, California, in June 2024. He was taken to Oakland Animal Services, who promptly began to look for his owner and eventually had success.
Sadly, they were quite disheartened and disappointed upon learning that the owner had intentionally discarded him because he no longer wished to keep him.
Not wanting to easily abandon this unfortunate canine, they relocated him to Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, a rescue group situated in San Francisco, California, dedicated to fostering and placing senior dogs into loving homes.
Shortly thereafter, Lisa Arden, a woman who has been providing loving foster homes to numerous senior dogs for many years, welcomed Kino and assumed the role of his foster mom. Upon seeing him, Lisa immediately sensed that this dog had not experienced the kinder side of life.
“Sadly, we have no information regarding his past life or how he came to be on the freeway,” Lisa shared with Newsweek. “He was found suffering from a severe skin issue, indicating that he had not received proper care.”
However, all these hardships and his unfortunate fate only inspired Lisa to ensure that the remainder of this dog’s life was filled with beauty and affection.
“Joyful, Faithful, And Affectionate Dog”
When Kino initially arrived at his new foster residence, he appeared timid and quite apprehensive. Given his past experiences, this was understandable, as his wounds were still very raw.
Fortunately, with the abundant love and encouragement from Lisa and her family, this remarkable dog began to shed his shyness and reveal his true self. For Lisa, his authentic character was more than delightful.
“He adores running about outside and chasing squirrels,” she mentioned. “Yet his preferred pastime is sitting outside and observing the sunset each evening. He’s quite relaxed and predominantly loves to nap on the couch during the day while I work from home.”
To ensure that as many individuals as possible could see him and hear his tale, Lisa uploaded a video about Kino on her account, @allthefosterpups, where she characterized him as a “joyful, faithful, and affectionate dog.”
“He is initially reserved but once he opens up he becomes the most loyal and affectionate boy who truly deserves the finest home after all he’s encountered,” was expressed in the caption.
This video garnered a significant amount of attention on TikTok, and it didn’t take long for it to accomplish the purpose of the individual who uploaded it.
Ultimate Joy
Only a week following Lisa’s posting of the video featuring Kino, the eagerly anticipated news arrived. Within it, Lisa revealed that an incredible family had fallen head over heels for this dog and opted to adopt him.
In honor of this, she organized a celebration for Kino – the final one before he embarked on his new journey.
After everyone enjoyed a restful night following their previous night’s excitement, the moment of joy finally arrived. It was a triumphant occasion as his new family didn’t hesitate for a second to take Kino home with them.
“Kino was adopted by the sweetest family today! He gains 2 human siblings and a furry sibling. Most importantly, he can continue to enjoy watching the sunset each evening in his very own backyard. Thank you to the Ross family for providing this deserving boy with a second chance.” Lisa noted in the caption of the video.
After all the tribulations and a heartbroken previous owner, Kino, with the assistance of compassionate individuals, rose like a Phoenix and soared towards the light, entering a new chapter filled with everything he missed in his past existence.
Wishing you the best, you remarkable boy.